New Products
SMTrue smart feeders are for use with vision-based automated pick-and-place machines. Come in all feeder types, including tape, bank, vibratory, matrix and cut-tape. Are managed through a smart feeder database; each is assigned a unique feeder ID. Database manages address, position, component dimensions, count, tape index and vibratory control; can recognize the presence or absence of a feeder, including a checklist of previously programmed information. Provide interactive feedback when component count becomes low or a feeder runs out of components.
APS Novastar, www.apsgold.com
Nano-ProTek stencil coating reportedly renders a stencil surface “fluxophobic” in seconds with a wipe. Is said to increase cleaning effectiveness and reduce cleaning frequency.
DEK, www.dek.com
New nozzle geometries for wave soldering machines include single solder nozzles and a combination of different nozzle geometries. Said to reduce typical soldering defects such as insufficient fillings, open solder joints and soldering bridges. Improves wetting times and heat input. Speeds throughput up to 40%. Suitable for Pb-free alloys.
Seho Systems, www.seho.de
Test interface simulation optimizes test interfaces. Signal integrity simulation shows test interface performance. Provides PCB layouts and ensures optimum overall test interfaces. Dedicated simulations may be applied. Verification simulation is a post-layout solution that uses a library of previously simulated models to determine whether an interface meets bandwidth requirements. A limited amount of optimization that compares the PCB material and contactor type also can be incorporated. Interface features can be customized, such as component footprints, contactors and trace topology. Optimization simulation is a 3-D electromagnetic system-level method of ensuring the test interface works the first time.
Multitest, www.multitest.com
Atron AC 207 surfactant PCB cleaner reportedly has a bath life three to 10 times longer than that of traditional surfactants. Offers cleaning results in high and medium pressure inline and batch cleaning processes at low concentrations and temperatures. Removes a variety of Pb-free and eutectic flux residues and unsoldered solder pastes.
Zestron, www.zestron.com
APT-9411 flying probe tester uses four high-speed, independently moving probes, thus eliminating bed-of-nails fixtures. Positioning resolution on x and y axes has been enhanced to 1.25 μm. Flying height has been increased to 40 mm. Comes with four moving probes, two IC opens on the top side, and one camera for vision alignment/inspection. TOS-5 upgrade provides second top-side camera with wider viewing angle, permitting faster visual inspection over a greater area. Standard system inspects individual components at approximately three images per second; TOS-5 option inspects groups of components at same speed. Can be connected to boundary scan and extra power supplies and instruments for digital or limited functional testing.
Takaya, www.takaya.co.jp
